Home Business in Marion County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Marion County, Florida.
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Zoning & Home Occupation Permits
Marion County LDC Sec. 4.3.1 allows home occupations in residential zoning (within a single-family dwelling, incidental to the residential use) and in agricultural zoning (within the dwelling or an accessory building), each with distinct area limits.
Home Occupations in Residential & Agricultural Zones
Some RestrictionsMarion County, FL, Land Development Code, Art. 4, Div. 3, Sec. 4.3.1.A, .B(1)(a)-(b), .C(1)(a) (Ord. No. 13-20, 7-11-2013)
A. Any business or commercial activity that is: (1) Conducted within a single family residential dwelling unit in a residential zoning classification and is clearly incidental to the principal residential use of the premises, or (2) Conducted on the same tract with the principal structure in an agricultural zoning classification, and (3) Which is a permitted use within the agricultural zoning c...
Signage Rules
Residential home occupations are limited to one non-illuminated wall sign of two square feet or less; agricultural home occupations may have one sign up to six square feet and four feet high. No off-site advertising signs are allowed.
Home Occupation Sign Limits in Marion County
Some RestrictionsMarion County, FL, Land Development Code, Art. 4, Div. 3, Sec. 4.3.1.B(1)(h), .C(1)(g) (Ord. No. 13-20, 7-11-2013)
(h) Signage is limited to a non-illuminated wall sign having no moving parts or flashing lights, does not exceed two square feet and is compatible with the neighborhood architectural character. There shall be no off-site advertising signs. [Agricultural] (g) Signage. One sign, either single or double faced non-illuminated, not exceeding six square feet in size and not higher than four feet, may...
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